Bomb scare at Walmart evacuates store

SOMERSWORTH — The local Walmart was evacuated Monday night after a caller reported there were explosive devices in the building.

According to Police Capt. Russell Timmons, city police were notified by a 911 dispatcher at approximately 7:30 p.m. of the call. Police alerted store officials, who evacuated all customers from the store.

Timmons said both the city Police and Fire departments responded and did an initial sweep of the building with store associates before it was determined a threat did not exist.

Timmons said the caller told authorities the explosive device was set to detonate after a certain period of time. The individual, who police are still attempting to locate and identify, did not call a second time.

The store reopened to the public shortly before 8 p.m.

Timmons said the investigation into Monday’s incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Somersworth Police Department.